GCE Physics A Advanced Subsidiary GCE Unit G481/01: Mechanics Mark Scheme for June 2013 Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
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1. Annotations available in Scoris Annotation Meaning Benefit of doubt given Contradiction Incorrect Response Error carried forward Follow through Not answered question Benefit of doubt not given Power of 10 error Omission mark Rounding error Error in number of significant figures Correct Response Arithmetic error Wrong physics or equation
Abbreviations, annotations and conventions used in the detailed Mark Scheme (to include abbreviations and subject-specific conventions) Annotation Meaning / alternative and acceptable answers for the same marking point (1) Separates marking points reject not IGNORE ALLOW Answers which are not worthy of credit Answers which are not worthy of credit Statements which are irrelevant Answers that can be accepted ( ) Words which are not essential to gain credit ecf AW ORA Underlined words must be present in answer to score a mark Error carried forward Alternative wording Or reverse argument 2. The following questions should be annotated with ticks to show where marks have been awarded in the body of the text: One tick per mark. All questions must have appropriate annotation. 4
CATEGORISATION OF MARKS The marking schemes categorise marks on the MACB scheme. B marks: These are awarded as independent marks, which do not depend on other marks. For a B-mark to be scored, the point to which it refers must be seen specifically in the candidate s answers. M marks: These are method marks upon which A-marks (accuracy marks) later depend. For an M-mark to be scored, the point to which it refers must be seen in the candidate s answers. If a candidate fails to score a particular M-mark, then none of the dependent A-marks can be scored. C marks: These are compensatory method marks which can be scored even if the points to which they refer are not written down by the candidate, providing subsequent working gives evidence that they must have known it. For example, if an equation carries a C-mark and the candidate does not write down the actual equation but does correct working which shows the candidate knew the equation, then the C-mark is given. A marks: These are accuracy or answer marks, which either depend on an M-mark, or allow a C-mark to be scored. Note about significant figures and rounding errors: If the data given in a question is to 2 sf, then allow answers to 2 or more sf. If an answer is given to fewer than 2 sf, then penalise once only in the entire paper. Any exception to this rule will be mentioned in the Guidance. Penalise a rounding error once only in the entire paper. 5
1 (a) N m -2 or N/m 2 or Pa B2 Allow any prefix given m s -2 or m/s 2 or (kg) m s -2 1000 (b) (volume =) 82-75 (cm 3 ) or 7 (cm 3 ) 2 1.6 10 density = 6 7 10 density = 2.3 10 3 (kg m -3 ) Allow: 2 marks if all three correct; 1 mark if one is correct or two are correct Allow: 1 mark for 2.3 10 n, n 3 Total 4 2 (a) It has direction (and magnitude/size) Note: direction must be spelled correctly for the mark (b) (i) perpendicular component = 8.0 10-5 cos30 perpendicular component = 6.9 10-5 (N) (ii) parallel component = 8.0 10-5 sin30 parallel component = 4.0 10-5 (N) or 4 10-5 (N) (F =) 4.0 10-5 (N) Allow: 1 mark if the correct numerical values of the components have been swapped Note: Penalise POT error once only; eg 6.9 and 4 respectively scores 1 mark Note: Calculator in radian mode gives 1.23 10-5 and (-) 7.90 10-5 (N); this scores 1 mark Possible ecf from (b)(i) The net force parallel to windscreen = 0 or F is equal to the parallel component (of the weight down the windscreen) or parallel forces must be equal and opposite or F = 8.0 10-5 sin30 Allow: Total force down/up the windscreen/slope is zero Not: net force = 0 this is an incomplete answer Total 5 6
3 (a) force/extension or force per (unit) extension Allow: force/compression Not: F = kx and the labels are defined, because k is not the subject (b) (i) Arrow showing the force exerted by A is to the left on Fig.3.1 (ii) 1 (F A =) 14 0.30 (= 4.2 N) or (F B =) 14 0.50 (= 7.0 N) or (net force =) 2.8 (N) Allow an unlabelled arrow Allow: (net force =) 14 [0.50 0.30] = 2.8 (N) Allow: acceleration of either 5.25 (m s -2 ) or 8.75 (m s -2 ) a = 2.8/0.80 acceleration = 3.5 (m s -2 ) 2 E = ½ Fx or E = ½ kx 2 or 1.75 (J) or 0.63 (J) 0.50 ratio = 2. 8 0.30 2 Allow this mark for a = 8.75 5.25 7. 0 4. 2 Note: a 14 (m s -2 ) scores 1 mark 0. 80 14 0. 80 Note: a 14 (m s -2 ) scores zero 0. 80 Note: Using E = Fx scores zero because of wrong physics Note: Answer to 3 sf is 2.78 Allow fractions (Ignore any units given for the ratio) (iii) The resultant force (on the trolley) is smaller (AW) (iv) The acceleration decreases Correct reasoning, eg: For the same (net force) F, a = F/m (therefore a is smaller) For the same (net force) F, a 1/m (therefore a is smaller) M1 Allow: F = ma. As m increases then a must decrease because F is constant Total 10 7
4 (a) 2 ( s 1 at ); 0.700 = ½ 9.81 t 2 Allow: a = 9.8 (m s -2 ) 2 2 2 0.700 t ( 0.1427) 9.81 t = 0.378 (s) or 0.38 (s) Note: Using a = 10 (m s -2 ) gives 0.374 (s) or 0.37 (s); this scores 2 marks Allow full credit for correct use of v 2 = 2as and v = at (b) (i) acceleration or deceleration displacement or distance (ii) A tangent drawn on Fig. 4.2 at point A Note: This is an independent mark Determine the gradient of the tangent M1 Deceleration value in the range 13.0 to 17.0 (m s -2 ) Note: Ignore sign Special case: Allow 1 mark for using a chord about t = 0.05 seconds to determine the deceleration and the value lies in the range 13.0 to 17.0 (m s -2 ) (iii) At A: Drag > weight The ball is decelerating/ slowing down At B: Drag = weight The ball has zero acceleration/has reached terminal velocity/has reached constant velocity Allow: friction / resistive force for drag Allow: upward/negative acceleration Note: Allow full credit if upthrust and drag are both mentioned and applied correctly at points A and/or B (iv) The (gravitational) potential energy/(g)pe (of the ball) is converted into heat/thermal (energy) Total 12 8
5 (a) A point where the (entire) weight of the object (appears to) act Not: where the weight of an object acts (b) moment of force = force perpendicular distance (of line of force) from point/axis/pivot/fulcrum (c) (i) net force = 0 net moment = 0 or net torque = 0 (ii) Evidence of 0.12x or 0.35(0.50 x) 0.12x = 0.35(0.50 x) 0.35 0.50 x = 0.12 0.35 x = 0.37 (m) Allow: (For this rod) upward force = (sum of the) forces down Allow: (For this rod sum of) clockwise moment(s) = (sum of) anticlockwise moment(s) (iii) force = 0.47 (N) Total 8 9
6 (a) (1 watt is equal to) 1 joule (of energy transferred) per second Allow: (1) J s -1 Not: 1 J (of energy transferred) in 1 s because the per or rate idea is not clear Note: Do not allow mixture of quantity and unit. Eg: 1 J per unit time or energy per second (b) (i) E p = 700 9.81 8.5 E p = 5.8(4) 10 4 (J) (ii) 4 5.84 10 output power = 45 output power = 1.3 10 3 (W) Possible ecf from (i) (iii) input power = 1.3 10 3 /0.3 Possible ecf from (ii) input power = 4.3 10 3 (W) Total 4 10
7 (a) (i) (work done =) Fx and F = ma (Allow any subject) Allow: d or s instead of x (ii) (E k =) max or (work done =) max (Allow any subject) Note: This mark is for substituting ma into the equation Fx v 2 2ax Use of v 2 2ax and E k = max to show KE = ½ mv 2 Note: This mark is for manipulation of equations leading to KE = ½ mv 2 Allow full credit for alternative approaches (b) The (braking) distance is more (than 50m) KE = Fx Correct reasoning for longer braking distance, eg: (KE increases and) x KE Or The (braking) distance is more (than 50m) The van has smaller deceleration (for the same force) Correct reasoning for longer braking distance in terms of 2 2 v u 2as Alternative: Fx = ½ mv 2 Correct reasoning for longer braking distance, eg: x m Allow: smaller acceleration Allow: Correct reasoning for longer distance in terms of equations of motion Total 7 11
8 (a) (i) Young modulus = gradient (in the linear region) Allow: (E =) stress/strain for this mark E = 1.5 10 9 /0.008 E = 1.9 10 11 (Pa) Note: Deduct 1 mark for incorrect value or omission of the prefix G. Also deduct another mark for incorrect conversion of 0.80% strain. (ii) 1 Obeys Hooke s law/elastic (behaviour) (AW) Allow: stress strain (ii) 2 Plastic (deformation) (AW) (iii) No change (to the linear section)/gradient is the same because the Young modulus is the same (and independent of length) M1 (b) Polymer or polymeric or rubber Any one from: The material is elastic/there is no strain when the stress is removed/material returns to its original size or shape when forces are removed (AW) The work done on the material > energy returned back by the material or area under loading graph > area under unloading graph (AW) The aeroplane/tyres do not bounce (too much on landing) polymer/polymeric/rubber must be spelled correctly to gain the first mark Not: Monomer Allow: material/graph shows hysteresis Allow: Material absorbs energy/material gets hot (AW) Total 10 12
G481/01 Mark Scheme Appendix Additional Guidance Question Additional Guidance 1b Allow: 1 mark for 2.3 g/cm 3 Note: The volume mark is for seeing 7 ignore any POT (Do not allow 7 3 ) 2a If only F=ma is used they need to state acceleration has direction and mass is a 2bii scalar/has no direction Allow: F = Wsin30 or F = mgsin30 for the last option No credit for forces are balanced or forces are in equilibrium 3bi Ignore any arrows on Fig 3.2 If the arrow to the left on Fig 3.1 starts from the support/is to the left of the support this scores 0. 3bii1 3biii 4a Allow (net force =) 14 0.2 = 2.8 (N) for the first mark Note force on B decreases and force on A increases is not sufficient to gain a mark Allow: net/total/sum of/overall/σ The first mark is for substitution, the second mark is for rearrangement Alternative: v 2 = 2as v 2 = 2 9.81 0.70 or v = 3.7(06 m s -1 ) t = 3.706/9.81 time = 0.378 (s) or 0.38 (s) 4bii A mark is lost for a graph mis-read, so please check the co-ordinates ( 1 small square). This may lead to an ECF falling outside the range but do not penalise twice. A mark will also be lost for any AE in the calculation. 4biii Note: Do not allow gravity for weight. Force of gravity is OK In 4biii2, allow constant speed for constant velocity 4biv Do not allow: potential energy to kinetic energy to heat Allow: potential energy to kinetic energy of oil 5a Do not allow: place, position, where, location 5ci Do not allow: F = 0 and M = 0 Allow: Forces = 0 and Moments = 0 6a Allow: base units, kgm 2 s -3 or other alternatives. 7aii 7b 8aii1 8aii2 8aiii 8b Allow: W for KE in the final stage of the derivation For the second answer route and the third mark: Allow: correct reasoning for longer distance in terms of equations of motion: a = Δv/Δt to explain more t and s = ½(u + v)t to explain more s. Allow: explanation in terms of momentum including the equation. IF THE CANDIDATE ANSWERS VIA BOTH ROUTES THEN AWARD THE HIGHER MARK. Allow: force extension, elastic in words i.e. returns to original length when unloaded. Allow: inelastic, plastic in words i.e. does not return to original length when unloaded Allow: permanently deformed For the mark allow the ratio of stress to strain is the same Allow: Elastomer for the first mark if spelled correctly. Watch for CONs, e.g the material is elastic and ductile cannot score the second mark. QWC - Allow the mark if one spelling word is incorrectly spelled and another is correctly spelled. 13
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